title: A patient with Tramadol dependence and predictable provoked epileptic seizures.
abstract: Tramadol is an atypical, centrally acting synthetic analgesic with propensity for provoked seizures as well as abuse potential. The index case of Tramadol dependence discussed in this case report developed multiple epileptic seizures with high doses of Tramadol, used as a sexual enhancer by him, and later he learned to prevent the seizures by self-medicating with Alprazolam. The authors further emphasize on the regulation of Tramadol prescription.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Naresh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nebhinani
authors.forename: Shubh M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Gourav
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Abuse potential; Tramadol; seizures